Marjorie Joann Graham

Christ, on June 16, 2017, surrounded by her family while singing Amazing Grace. Her family

was her greatest treasure and she was loved by many.

Joann was born to Richard Clayton and Mabel Mills on April 1, 1937 in Echo, Utah. She had two

sisters, Shirley and Myrtle, and a brother, Harry. Joann grew up in Utah and Washington state,

graduating from Walla Walla High School in 1955.

In 1955, she married Willis (Bill) Alfred Henry Jr. and moved to Southern California. While living

there, Kenneth was born in 1956, Cindy in 1957, and Michelle in 1965. When Bill lost his sight

the family moved to Oregon and continues to live life to the fullest.

Joann worked for the State of Oregon for 30 years. She was a woman of small stature, but

nothing held her back - she kayaked, played behind the boat, rode motorcycles, enjoyed

camping, and had planned to skydive to celebrate her 80th birthday. She loved the Lord with all

her heart and passed that love onto everyone she met.

Because of her huge heart she had a reputation for opening up her home to everyone she met.

She was a source of joy to many family members, church members, and friends who lived with

her through the years. She offered help to everyone in any way possible. We all knew that we

were her favorite. Life won’t be the same without her.

Bill passed in 1978. A neighbor who had recently been widowed, Thomas (Tom) Plemons,

offered support and friendship to Joann. Their friendship grew into love, and they married on

December 1, 1979. Tom and Joann enjoyed camping at Detroit Lake, staying at The Inn at

Spanish Head, working on their rentals, and spending time with family. Joann gave loving care

and devotion as his health failed, and Tom passed in 1993.

Joann enjoyed traveling, taking trips to the Holy Land, Alaska, and through the Panama Canal,

to name a few. Family trips in her motorhome brought her great joy.

She became involved with her church’s mission in Mixteco, serving as the bookkeeper/treasurer

and spent many hours making sure that every penny served the Lord. Her faith was immense

and so important to her in every aspect of her life.

On November 20, 2000 she married Richard (Rick) Graham. Joann was by his side from the

moment they married till the moment he passed on May 5, 2017. They enjoyed years of service

to their church, Calvary Chapel Salem.

Joann is preceded in death by her parents and siblings; her husbands, Willis Henry Jr, Thomas

Plemons, and Richard Graham; her son, Steven Plemons; and her daughter-in-law, Diane

Henry. She is survived by her children: Kenneth Henry (Cathryn), Cindy Bohach (Steve),

Michelle Christensen (Duane), Douglas Plemons (Carrie) and Janet Plemons Jones (Mark.);

grandkids: John Henry (Shauna), Rebecca Potterf (Robert), Joe Bohach, Keenan Bohach

(Kaylee), Skyler (Heather), Tanner and Carly Christensen, Jennifer, Eric (Anne), and Sam

Plemons, Sara Sanders (Eric Caplan), Kyle (Claire), Casey (Sharon), Dustin (Samantha), Scott

Sanders (Cody) Michelle Sanders Brätt (Spencer), Garrett, and Connor Jones. She is survived

by 16 great grandkids, and one on the way. She is also survived by her beloved Golden

Retriever, Levi.

Please join us for a Celebration of her life on Monday, June 26th at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel

Salem. Graveside service at Belcrest Cemetery June 26th at 10:00am, Viewing Sunday the

25th, 9-5 at Howell, Edward, Doerkson funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made

to Calvary Chapel Salem.Arrangements under the direction of Howell-Edwards-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors, Salem, Oregon.